Equifax InterConnect Flex™ solution launches for SME market
Equifax, the consumer and business insights expert, has launched its Equifax Interconnect Flex™ solution for the SME market. A pre-configured system designed specifically for small businesses looking to grow and automate, Equifax InterConnect Flex™ enables them to adopt a cost effective and consistent approach to credit and identity verification decisions. The solution is designed to save time, reduce human error, help combat fraud and can deliver a better customer experience.
Equifax InterConnect Flex™ is securely hosted on the cloud and allows companies to configure a list of over 150 pre-defined rules, incorporating and utilising Equifax consumer and commercial bureau data and predefined Equifax scoring models, to make simple and effective credit decisions. These rules have been designed to cover a wide and flexible range of decision criteria to drive immediate efficiencies.
Processes such as pre-filtering, credit risk assessment, anti-money laundering checks, due diligence, fraud detection and identity verification can be streamlined to the benefit of both businesses and their customers. SMEs will be able to replace timely manual processes, allowing them to on-board customers at scale and manage their risk.
Decisions are accessed through an intuitive, user-friendly portal or delivered via an API. The interface features customisable tools that allow users to organise information, workflow and case management, with role-based access to the data tailored to employees.
Ryan Peacey, SME expert at Equifax, said: “We understand the challenges small businesses face when it comes to client acquisition, cash-flow and scalability, and InterConnect Flex can tackle some of these key pain points.
“It helps ensure a consistent approach to provide end customers with faster response times and a better user experience. With setup ready within one month, Equifax InterConnect Flex™ can help businesses grow organically by fuelling more accurate, informed and profitable decisions while reducing risk.”
Equifax InterConnect Flex is also available and applicable to wider business types, such as utilities companies.
